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Devotion to family can sometimes be painful. Here's what I’ve learned from my mom about why it's worth it

Emily Abel - As Mother’s Day approaches, I’ve had two questions on my mind. First, we know families are a blessing, but can they also be a burden? My answer to that would be yes—being a devoted member of a family can, at times, be hard. When we choose to care about the life circles we are born into, we are likely going to get hurt now and again. Whether it’s like the time my brother pulled a pillow out of my sister’s mouth and simultaneously pulled out her two front teeth (they were baby teeth, but still, ouch) or the emotional pain of...

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New video shows latest updates to the Salt Lake Temple renovation, has footage of tunnel underneath North Temple street

LDS Living Staff - This story is a reverse-chronological timeline of updates related to the Salt Lake Temple renovation and will be updated throughout the project. Find more information at  templesquare.org .  May 2021 Construction Update Newsroom  published the following construction update on May 6, 2021. Crews have reached the end of a new 180-foot-long (55 meters) tunnel underneath North Temple street that will connect the Conference Center parking lot to the new underground temple entrance. The final work of removing the concrete wall that leads into the Conference Center parking structure will be done later. Workers recently began placing scaffolding on the west and...

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First Presidency expands opportunities for senior service missionaries

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - A letter from the First Presidency says senior service mission opportunities are now available for members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints anywhere around the world. Senior service mission assignments were previously available only to those who live in the United States, Canada, and a limited number of other areas. These missionaries live at home and serve for eight to 40 hours a week for a minimum of six months. They engage in service that can lead to deep spiritual fulfillment. Their local stake president continues to be their ecclesiastical leader. The First Presidency continues to encourage Latter-day...

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11 gifts to help celebrate graduates (even without regular graduation ceremonies)

LDS Living - Chances are that you know someone who's about to graduate from school. And even though ceremonies might look a little different for this year's graduates, it's still a time of celebration. Congratulate and prepare the grads in your life for the many life-changing decisions ahead with one of these 11 gifts. Daily Joy This dynamic collection of thoughts for each day of the year from President Russell M. Nelson is certain to motivate and inspire us in our pursuit of spiritual strength. Containing 365 quotations and accompanying scriptures for daily reading, this book will fit in a purse, briefcase, or backpack....

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See the creative way ‘For the Strength of Youth’ magazine is helping teenagers get into conference

LDS Living - Are you looking for a way to help teenagers (or yourself) get into the messages from general conference? This month’s   For the Strength of Youth magazine appears to be on a mission to make conference messages approachable and digestible. And we think it’s working. For many of the talks given at conference, the magazine has a beautiful image featuring one powerful line from the talk. Beneath the image is an excerpt of five or so paragraphs that both help you understand the message while inspiring you to read more.  Here are a few of our favorite images from the May...

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Celebrating 20 years of Time Out for Women: Anniversary Tour tickets on sale now

LDS Living - When Time Out for Women began in 2002, no one could have guessed that 20 years later, the favorite annual tradition of Latter-day Saint women all over the country would be put on hold due to a global pandemic. But now, with more safety precautions in place and vaccinations well underway for many volunteers and attendees, the team at Time Out for Women is excited to announce tour dates and registration opening for the 20th Anniversary Tour, coming this fall! The theme for the 20th Anniversary Tour will be “Glorious Light”, which comes from Ephesians 5:14 . Registration for the TOFW...

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Watch: See inside the latest issue of LDS Living magazine

Emily Abel - The May/June issue of LDS Living magazine is here! And with it comes two stories that are sure to inspire you to endure faithfully and love fully. Gymnast MyKayla Skinner and teen Sarah Frei are women with very different circumstances, but both are choosing to live with determination and faith. You can also find a book excerpt from S. Michael Wilcox about overcoming doubt and an interview with Rob Gardner about the concert film Lamb of God . To see what else is in this issue, watch a sneak peak of the magazine in the video below, and then keep scrolling...

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‘Ephraim first, Manti second’: A lesson in continuing revelation from the recent temple announcement

Lindsey Williams - As I’ve thought about the announcement of a new temple in Ephraim and a revision to the Manti temple renovation plans, my mind keeps reflecting on a truth echoed by Church leaders at the press conference: the decision was an answer to prayer. News of the Manti Utah Temple renovation first reached Latter-day Saints during the April 2019 general conference , when its renovation was announced alongside other pioneer temples. Then in March 2021 , some details were released regarding what were then the plans for the temple renovation, including single-room presentations by film and the removal and preservation of the...

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Help build a monument to Black pioneers with the Green Flake benefit concert and film virtual watch parties

LDS Living - In 1847, a teenage Green Flake, as an enslaved person, was sent to trek 1,500 miles across the Western frontier to prepare a path for the pioneer trek of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Green Flake helped pave the way for over 70,000+ to follow—the largest pioneer migration in American history.  Shortly after the establishment of Utah Territory, a law was passed that allowed continued enslavement of those of African descent. This was followed by 10 years of slavery and more than 100 years of men of African descent not holding the priesthood. Despite seemingly insurmountable odds, Black...

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Watch: What Mary the Mother of Jesus teaches us about pressing forward in both good and bad times

Daniel Smith, Messages of Christ - Mary is perhaps the most significant mother in all of history. She alone was chosen to be the mother of the only begotten Son, a task that was not only daunting but had significant implications for Mary. As we more fully understand her entire story, not just the moment she became a mother, or even the moment she saw the Savior die on the cross, we can gain a truly remarkable view into the life of this amazing woman. In an attempt to bring her beautiful full story to viewers, Messages of Christ’s video “ Mary the Mother of Jesus ”...

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See what the Salvador Brazil Temple will look like

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced that the Salvador Brazil Temple groundbreaking will be held in August 2021. A rendering of the temple has also been released. Elder Adilson de Paula Parrella, Brazil Area President, will preside over the event. Attendance at the site will be by invitation only because of current local COVID-19 guidelines. Brazil is home to over 1.4 million Latter-day Saints spread throughout more than 2,100 congregations. There are thirteen temples in Brazil either announced, under construction or are in use. Dedicated temples in use include temples located in Campinas...

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Burn center that treated Stephanie Nielson following plane crash honors her with short documentary

Morgan Jones - Nearly 13 years have passed since a plane crash left 80% of Stephanie Nielson’s body burned. In the years since she has served as a beacon of hope for other burn victims and as a reminder to the rest of us of the value of life. On April 29, 2021, Stephanie and her husband, Christian, were honored by the Arizona Burn Center at Valleywise Health as part of their “Night of Heroes.” A short documentary about the Nielsons created for the event is now available to view online. In the video, Stephanie says it was seeing her eyes for the first...

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How rare is it for a temple to be announced outside of general conference?

Lindsey Williams - Just one month ago, President Russell M. Nelson shared 20 new temples would be built in locations around the world. And on Saturday, May 1, President Nelson broke his tradition of announcing temples during general conference with the announcement of a temple in Ephraim, Utah . Some may wonder how often temples are announced outside of general conference. Apart from the Ephraim temple, President Nelson has announced the other 69 new temples of his presidency during general conference. ► You may also like: 12 highlights from the Ephraim temple announcement and revision to Manti renovation plans It’s been over a decade...

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Almost a third of General Authority Seventies are first-generation members of the Church. Here are other facts and stats you might not know

Lindsey Williams - During the April 2021 general conference, eight new General Authority Seventies and 77 new Area Seventies received calls. The 106 General Authority Seventies make up the First and Second Quorum of the Seventies, whereas the Area Seventies make up the other ten quorums. In a recent article, Church News   highlights some things you might not have known about the 106 General Authority Seventies. • Almost half of the General Authority Seventies—52 of them to be exact—come from 30 different countries and territories outside of the United States. Eighteen General Authority Seventies are originally from South America. • Of the General...

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‘This was their testimony’: Go back in time with a new exhibit featuring the construction of the Salt Lake Temple

LDS Living - Did you know that during the original construction of the Salt Lake Temple, tourists could get a ticket to go to the top of the temple for a bird’s eye view? A new art and artifacts exhibit in Salt Lake City, “Remembering the Salt Lake Temple: A Celebratory Exhibit,” shares this and other interesting stories, as well as photographs, artifacts, and memorabilia from the 19th century. KSL.com writes that the exhibit takes visitors back in time to the original construction and dedication of the temple. “This was their grand monument,” Caroline Parry, curator of the exhibit, told KSL-TV. “This was their...

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Rejoicing ‘on both sides of the veil’: 12 highlights from the Ephraim temple announcement and revision to Manti renovation plans

Lindsey Williams - In a prerecorded message shown at a press conference held at the Manti Tabernacle and broadcast to all 23 stakes in the Manti Utah Temple district, President Russell M. Nelson shared plans for a new temple in Ephraim, Utah. “After much study and prayer, and with deep gratitude for the Lord's responding to our pleadings, I am pleased to announce that we have been impressed to build a new temple in Ephraim, Utah,” President Nelson said. “These decisions will expand future opportunities for members in this temple district to participate in sacred temple ordinances and at the same time allow us...

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President Nelson announces new temple in Ephraim, Utah. Manti Temple to be restored

Tad Walch, Deseret News - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will build a new temple in Ephraim, Utah, and restore the historic, pioneer-era Manti Temple beginning about Oct. 1, President Russell M. Nelson announced in a video message Saturday to church members in central Utah. The means that the historic murals painted by Minerva Teichert will remain in the Manti Temple, President Nelson said. “These decisions will expand future opportunities for members in this temple district to participate in sacred temple ordinances, and at the same time allow us to preserve the classical characteristics and useful life of the historic Manti Utah Temple,”...

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How one Latter-day Saint couple is choosing faith over fear in the face of addiction

LDS Living - The final step of the Church’s Addiction Recovery Program states, “Having had a spiritual awakening as a result of the Atonement of Jesus Christ, share this message with others and practice these principles in all you do.” On this week’s All In podcast, Keith and Brooke Meyer shared their story. Keith came into the Church in part due to his participation in the Addiction Recovery Program. The program changed his life and for 11 years following his participation in the Addiction Recovery Program, Keith remained sober. But last year, amidst the pandemic, Keith began to experience depression. That depression ultimately led...

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Mental health, cultivating joy, and unfulfilled expectations: A look at the Sister to Sister event at BYU Women’s Conference

LDS Living - The Friday session of BYU’s Women Conference began with a Sister to Sister event. Host Irene Caso was joined by Sister Sharon Eubank of the Relief Society General Presidency, Sister Michelle Craig of the Young Women General Presidency, and Sister Susan H. Porter, who was called to the Primary General Presidency during the April 2021 general conference.  Questions for the discussion were submitted from Latter-day Saint women around the world. The questions and resulting conversations were raw, personal, and full of applicable advice. While each topic discussed is important, here are some of our favorite questions and answers from the proceedings....

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Elder Wong tells of 22 scriptural stones, Sister Wong encourages BYU–Idaho students to create a general conference study plan

LDS Living - Editor’s note: “ This Week from the Pulpit ” highlights recent messages by General Authorities and General Officers of the Church. Here’s a trivia question for you: what are three scripture stories that speak of stones (or rocks) and in which the referenced stones add up to a total of 22? Admittedly, there may be more than one right answer but while speaking at BYU–Idaho on Tuesday, April 27, Elder Chi Hong (Sam) Wong, a General Authority Seventy, told the stories of the brother of Jared (16 stones), David and Goliath (5 stones), and the rock of our Redeemer (one stone). ...

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9 stories you might not have heard about the Nauvoo Temple(s)

Jannalee Sandau - This year marks the 175th anniversary of not only the Saints’ exodus from Nauvoo but also the anniversary of the dedication of the original Nauvoo Temple. As the first temple where baptisms for the dead and eternal marriage ordinances were performed, the Nauvoo Temple played a critical role as the Saints were forced west. Nearly 6,000 Latter-day Saints received their endowment in the two short months the temple was in operation, and those temple blessings and covenants sustained them through future hardships. Many of the stories about this beloved temple are familiar, but we’ve searched for some lesser-known but just as...

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Missed the Thursday morning session of BYU Women’s Conference? Here are 4 key moments you don’t want to miss

Morgan Jones - If you missed the opening session of BYU Women’s Conference, we are here to help. See talk summaries of the messages below. You can also watch the entire first day of the conference here . BYU Women’s Conference kicked off on Thursday morning with an exercise: the Relief Society General Presidency led those watching both online and in Brigham Young University’s Marriott Center in practicing “the best response” when seeing the challenges of those around us. Sister Reyna Isabel Aburto presented a variety of situations and gave two options for how to respond, asking the audience to choose between them. For...

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He wrote a talk for a friend’s funeral then passed away himself. Read the final testimony of a Latter-day Saint from the Cook Islands

LDS Living - “Through adversity and the darkness that we sometimes experience in life’s journey there is always a light that is available. Our Saviour Jesus Christ is that light.”  John Glassie Mateara of the Cook Islands had planned to share those words at the funeral of his friend, Beresford Henry “Black” Heather. But on the day of the funeral, Mateara himself passed away. Now, the message he prepared stands as his final testimony of Jesus Christ and the Resurrection.   Materara served as a first counselor in a district presidency and as a public affairs officer. Cook Island News reports that he was...

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Sister Sharon Eubank outlines 5 principles that guide the Church’s approach to disaster preparedness and response

Newsroom of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - The leader of Latter-day Saint Charities told a panel chaired by three California lawmakers that disasters can be blessings in disguise. “As the country polarizes and as people move to their tribes, I think one of the great lessons that can be learned — if there’s any silver lining in a disaster — is that we can set doctrine aside, we can set politics aside and we can find common ground to build back up our communities,” Sister Sharon Eubank said. She is president of Latter-day Saint Charities and a member of the Church’s Relief Society general presidency. Sister Eubank’s comments...